®Planning appeal decision
9 Statham Close, TAUNTON, TA1 5AF
a two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Cladding to front elevation of existing house
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coombes A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers that would not be outweighed by the personal circumstances of the appellant or economic benefits.
The significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours was not outweighed by the personal circumstances of the appellant, modest economic benefits, absence of objections or Parish Council support.
Plan policies cited: Policy DM1 of the Taunton Deane Borough Council Core Strategy 2011 – 2028, adopted 2012, Policy D5 of the Taunton Deane Borough Council, Site Allocations and Development Management Plan, adopted 2016
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